Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2025: A Gateway to a Gallant Career
The Indian Coast Guard, the nation's formidable maritime law enforcement and search and rescue agency, has announced its latest recruitment drive for Assistant Commandants for the 2027 batch. This presents a golden opportunity for dynamic and patriotic young Indian men to embark on a challenging and rewarding career as a Group 'A' Gazetted Officer in one of the country's premier armed forces.The online application window is set to open from 08 July 2025 to 23 July 2025.
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| INDIAN COAST GUARD ASSISTANT COMMANDANT RECRUITMENT 2025 |
This comprehensive guide provides all the essential details about the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2025, including vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, salary, and important dates.
Recruiting Authority: Indian Coast Guard
The recruitment is being conducted by the Indian Coast Guard, an Armed Force of the Union under the Ministry of Defence.The selection process is designed to be fair and based purely on merit.
Total Vacancies: 170 Posts
For the 2027 batch, a total of 170 tentative vacancies have been announced for the posts of Assistant Commandant in General Duty (GD) and Technical (Engineering & Electrical/Electronics) branches.
Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The vacancies are distributed across various categories as follows:
Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
General Duty (GD) | 25 | 24 | 35 | 10 | 46 | 140 |
Tech (Engg/ Elect) | 03 | 04 | 08 | 02 | 13 | 30 |
Total | 28 | 28 | 43 | 12 | 59 | 170 |
Note: These vacancies are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?
Only Indian male citizens who meet the specified educational qualifications and age limits are eligible to apply.
Educational Qualifications
General Duty (GD):
A Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
Mathematics and Physics as subjects up to the intermediate or class XII level (
scheme) or equivalent.
Candidates with a diploma who have completed their graduation are also eligible, provided their diploma curriculum included Physics and Mathematics.
Technical (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics):
An engineering degree from a recognized university in specific disciplines or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Institutes of Engineers (India) (exempted from Sections 'A' and 'B' of their associate membership examination).
For Mechanical Branch: The degree must be in Naval Architecture, Mechanical, Marine, Automotive, Mechatronics, Industrial and Production, Metallurgy, Design, or Aerospace engineering.
For Electrical/Electronics Branch: The degree must be in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication, Instrumentation, Instrumentation and Control, Electronics and Communication, Power Engineering, or Power Electronics.
For the Technical branches, candidates must also have studied Mathematics and Physics up to the intermediate or class XII level or have a diploma with Physics and Mathematics in its curriculum.
Age Limit
General Duty (GD) and Technical Branches: Candidates must be between 21 and 25 years of age as of 01 July 2026. This means they must have been born between 01 July 2001 and 30 June 2005 (both dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation:
A relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit is applicable for personnel serving in the Coast Guard or equivalent roles in the Army/Navy/Air Force.
For SC/ST candidates, an upper age relaxation of 5 years and for OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates, a relaxation of 3 years is applicable, provided posts are reserved for them.
Physical and Medical Standards
Candidates must meet the prescribed medical standards to be eligible for selection.
Height: A minimum height of 157 cms is required for Assistant Commandant (GD) and Technical roles. Height relaxation is applicable for candidates from hilly and tribal areas as per central government regulations.
Weight: Weight should be proportionate to height and age, with a variation being acceptable.
Chest: The chest should be well-proportioned with a minimum expansion of 5 cms.
Eye-Sight:
Assistant Commandant (GD): 6/6 and 6/9 uncorrected without glasses, and 6/6 and 6/6 corrected with glasses.
Assistant Commandant (Tech): 6/36 and 6/36 uncorrected without glasses, and 6/6 and 6/6 corrected with glasses.
Tattoos: Permanent body tattoos are generally not permitted. However, concessions are available for candidates from tribal areas. Tattoos are only allowed on the inner face of the forearms and the reverse side of the palm.
Salary and Other Benefits
Selected candidates will be appointed as Assistant Commandants and will receive a starting basic pay of ₹56,100/- in Pay Level 10. The pay scale increases with rank, reaching up to ₹2,05,400/- for the Director-General (Pay Level 16).
Other benefits include:
Medical cover for self and family, including dependent parents.
Furnished government accommodation or House Rent Allowance.
45 days of Earned Leave and 8 days of Casual Leave annually with LTC.
Insurance cover of ₹1.25 Crore.
National Pension Scheme (NPS) and gratuity upon retirement.
Canteen facilities and subsidized loans.
ECHS medical facilities after retirement.
Selection Procedure
The selection process is a multi-stage examination designed to test the candidate's aptitude and suitability for a career in the Coast Guard.Clearing all stages is mandatory.
Stage-I: Coast Guard Common Admission Test (CGCAT)
A computer-based online screening test conducted across India.
The test will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
Each correct answer carries four marks, and there is a negative marking of one mark for each incorrect answer.
The duration of the test is two hours, and the medium will be English.
Exam Pattern and Marks Distribution:
Section | Subject | No. of Questions |
A | English | 25 |
B | Reasoning & Numerical Ability | 25 |
C | General Science & Mathematical Aptitude | 25 |
D | General Knowledge | 25 |
Stage-II: Preliminary Selection Board (PSB)
Shortlisted candidates from Stage-I will appear for the PSB at centres in Noida, Goa, Chennai, Kolkata, Shillong/Guwahati, and Gandhinagar.
This stage includes a Computerised Cognitive Battery Test (CCBT) and a Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PP&DT).
The PSB is of a qualifying nature.
Stage-III: Final Selection Board (FSB)
Candidates who clear Stage-II will attend the FSB at the Coast Guard Selection Board in Noida.
This stage spans four to five days and includes a Psychological Test, Group Tasks, and an Interview (Personality Test).
Stage-IV: Medical Examination
Candidates who clear the FSB will undergo a special medical examination at Base Hospital, New Delhi.
Stage-V: Induction
Candidates who clear the medical examination and are placed on the All India Merit List will be provisionally selected for training at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted
online through the official Indian Coast Guard recruitment website:
https://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in The application window is from
08 July 2025 (1600 hrs) to 23 July 2025 (2330 hrs).
Candidates must register with a valid email ID and mobile number, which should be kept active until at least 15 January 2027.
Candidates need to upload scanned copies of original documents, including a recent photograph, signature, date of birth proof, and identity proof.
Application Fee
All candidates, except those belonging to the SC/ST category, are required to pay an application fee of
₹300/-.
SC/ST candidates are exempted from the payment of fees.
The fee must be paid online.
Important Dates
Event | Date |
Online Application Start Date | 08 July 2025 |
Online Application End Date | 23 July 2025 |
Stage-I (CGCAT) | 18 September 2025 |
Stage-II (PSB) | November 2025 |
Stage-III (FSB) | January 2026 - October 2026 |
Stage-IV (Medicals) | March 2026 - April 2026 |
Stage-V (Induction) | December 2026 |
Note: These dates are tentative.
Important Links
Official Website for Application:
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Get Instant Job Alerts! Join NowFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the last date to apply for the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2025?
A1: The last date for submitting online applications is 23 July 2025 (2330 hrs).
Q2: What are the educational qualifications for the General Duty (GD) branch?
A2: Candidates must hold a graduate degree from a recognized university and have studied Mathematics and Physics up to the intermediate or class XII level.
Q3: Is there any negative marking in the CGCAT exam?
A3: Yes, there is a negative marking of one mark for each incorrect answer in the Stage-I CGCAT exam.
Q4: What is the application fee for the recruitment?
A4: The application fee is ₹300/- for all candidates except for SC/ST candidates, who are exempted from payment.
Q5: What is the age limit for applying?
A5: The age limit for both General Duty and Technical branches is 21 to 25 years as of 01 July 2026.
Q6: Can female candidates apply for this recruitment?
A6: No, this recruitment is only for male candidates.
Q7: What is the selection process for the Assistant Commandant post?
A7: The selection process consists of five stages: Stage-I (CGCAT), Stage-II (PSB), Stage-III (FSB), Stage-IV (Medical Examination), and Stage-V (Induction).
Q8: Where will the training for selected candidates take place?
A8: Selected candidates will undergo training at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala.
Q9: What is the starting salary for an Assistant Commandant?
A9: The starting basic pay for an Assistant Commandant is ₹56,100/- per month.
Q10: Can final year students apply for this recruitment?
A10: Yes, candidates in their final year of their degree examination are eligible to apply, but they must submit proof of passing the degree by 31 October 2026.
